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Rangers designate Max Ramirez, Clay Rapada for assignment

ARLINGTON - In order to make room for RHP Brandon Webb and LHP Arthur Rhodes on the 40-man roster, the Rangers have designated C Max Ramirez and LHP Clay Rapada for assignment. The Rangers have 10 days to trade or release the players. If they clear waivers, they can be outrighted to the minor leagues. Since he has previously been outrighted, Rapada could elect free agency rather than an outright assignment.